Ask me anything about fat/weight loss....
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Hello! I have a question.
I've bumped my calories up to 1776 because of the heavy lifting program I'm on. I stopped doing as much cardio, and only do 30 minutes sessions 2-3 times a week, in addition to lifting heavy 3 times a week. It's only been about 3 weeks of eating this much, and honestly, it's usually between 1700-2000 calories. So far, I've gained about 4-5 lbs - how long should I wait before going back lower, if I need to? And do you think this is to many calories? I'm 5'5, 180 lbs. Thanks!
First of all, why in the world did you do that?! You're bulking right now! Now if that's your goal, then by all means keep it up. Female, 5'5 2,000 calories and just lifting?!.....That's a bulk! You DEFINITELY need to readjust down if your goal is fat/weight loss.
LOL Yikes! I did this because my program told me to! Haha I don't want to bulk!0 -
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Probably been asked 1000's of times. But too lazy to trawl through the whole thread.
22 year old female
Height - 5"4
CW - 180
GW - 130/135
TDEE - 1950
BMR - 1640
I generally eat around 1200-1300. I just want to know if this is okay. Or should I always net at least my BMR?
I've been doing this since Feb 22nd; & have been losing at least 2lbs each week.0 -
I am new to the gym and I want to boost my energy so I get the most of it .
Do you think that taking a pre-workout supplement such as Jack 3d is safe? Will you recomended ?
If not , what pre-workout suplement should I take to boost my energy?
I tried protein shakes and B12 ,but they don't help too much...:(
Thank you:)
They're legit, but definitely not needed. Some of are TOO legit. Jack3d will have your skin crawling all over the place! All they are really are stimulants. It's so funny to me how people are buying all these supps, but usually don't even think to actually see what the primary ingredients in these things are. Jack3d, 1MR, Redline....I've used them, but I ONLY use them when I'm just completely low on energy. If you're psyched about your workout, and salivating at lifting heavy and hard, that's really all you need. The supps just SUPPLEment that.0 -
Seriously Official Epic - I freaking love your responses. What I'm picking up is I need to make it simple. I work out all the time but I haven't had my nutrition dialed in so I've not lost anything in a very long time. I'm focusing on the food! Don't get me wrong, I'll still be running about 20 miles this week but the food is my focus. Deficit is key. Thanks!If you had limited time and had to chose between doing cardio and weight lifting, what would be more beneficial? I'm working on losing weight and ideally want to do both cardio and weights, but sometimes I don't have time for it all so I'm forced to chose. Which one?
Neither. Much more easier to focus on the food. I can eat 800 calories in 5 minutes, but that's basically over an hour of cardio on an elliptical. Good forbid you have the chips too. ;D
Right back at'cha, mum!
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Soooo I've been doing weight lifting with a pers traier for 3 months, and added good cardios 2 months ago:
- 3 times a week: 40 min weights + 30 min elliptical
-1 time a week spinning
eat 1700/1800 cals a day, high prot diet. 6 meals a day
No processed foods, heathy
Height" 5'5
Weight: 139
Waist: 29
Hip: 36
And I haven't see ANY changes in weight loss or lost inches... My muscles look really good, but the fat in my floaters I stuck there!!
What am i doing wrong!!!??? I'm desperate
What are you doing wrong?....You're not burning more than you're ingesting. Either decrease the calories a bit, or up the activity a bit. Reevaluate again in another week, and if necessary readjust calories and or activity again till you DO start losing.0 -
Hi, I am 5'6" and currently weigh 125 pounds. My goal is to get to 125. Since I am at the last 5 pounds, I set my calorie intake at trying to lose .5 pounds per week. That had me at about 1500 calories a day. I mainly did cardio for the initial weight loss, but for the past month I have been doing mainly heavy lifting. I have not lost a pound or an inch in my body at all in over a month! What's wrong??0
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Probably been asked 1000's of times. But too lazy to trawl through the whole thread.
22 year old female
Height - 5"4
CW - 180
GW - 130/135
TDEE - 1950
BMR - 1640
I generally eat around 1200-1300. I just want to know if this is okay. Or should I always net at least my BMR?
I've been doing this since Feb 22nd; & have been losing at least 2lbs each week.
Two pounds a week is great! Keep it up! I wouldn't go any lower on the calories though. You're making awesome progress and we don't want to screw up our systems of course.0 -
I’m 54 years old and by the diet and some exercise I lost 80 pounds in 6 months.
But not only fat, lot of muscles lost as well.
Now I’m looking to get healthy muscle back, but not became overweight again.
What will you suggest about diet-workout combination?
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Hi, I am 5'6" and currently weigh 125 pounds. My goal is to get to 125. Since I am at the last 5 pounds, I set my calorie intake at trying to lose .5 pounds per week. That had me at about 1500 calories a day. I mainly did cardio for the initial weight loss, but for the past month I have been doing mainly heavy lifting. I have not lost a pound or an inch in my body at all in over a month! What's wrong??
Probably added some noob gains to yer bod. Muscle that is. Nothing wrong with that. Think about it: Lose 5 pounds of fat, gain 5 pounds of muscle, you're gonna look a lot different but technically you weigh the same. You're most likely still losing. I'd say add the cardio back too in addition to your lifting while still keeping the calories at your 1500....that's three things you'd have working for you then. Most likely you'll start losing again and pretty fast with that.0 -
I’m 54 years old and by the diet and some exercise I lost 80 pounds in 6 months.
But not only fat, lot of muscles lost as well.
Now I’m looking to get healthy muscle back, but not became overweight again.
What will you suggest about diet-workout combination?
Thank you.
Lift weights heavy and intensely(assuming cleared by a doc for activity), increase calories to slightly above maintenance, and make sure you're meeting your daily protein requirements.
Note: You WILL add some fat back. This is inevitable, but so long as you reintroduce more calories slowly, this will be negligible. When you cut, you WILL lose SOME muscle, but this can be negligible too so long as the caloric DEFICIT is not too much too soon, and you're meeting your protein requirements. Lots of times people THINK they are losing muscle, but in all actuality it was just more fat! Hope this helps yeh0 -
You.are.awesome. Thanks for the great feedback. I actually don't have any questions as you've already answered them.
Marking my spot for the easy find.0 -
simple question....i'm building a weight-lifting routine, well attempting to anyways. I have 28 different lifts n stuff I want to do. I'm doing 2 sets of each. While i'm resting from doing a set of bicep curls, say....can I be doing a set of deadlifts for example. Or is it more beneficial to just be completely resting between sets and do the 2nd set of whatever you're doing, immediately after the 1st set. I'm still kinda in the 1st stages of weight-lifting and still figuring stuff out. I'm not lifting anywhere near heavy yet, but I expect when I am this won't be a concern. I hope the question makes sense and thanks...again:flowerforyou:
Depends on what your ultimate goal is. You don't train a bodybuilder like a crossfitter. You don't train a sprinter like a marathoner.
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Awesome thread!
Here's my deal, I have 2 young children and I'm only able to work out at home at the moment. I really want add more muscle definition in my legs. Is this possible without a gym!?? I currently run/walk with double jogger on an incline, Jillian Michaels killer buns and thighs, brazillian butt lift, etc....I've been consistenly doing this for 5 weeks. I add weights sometimes, but only have 10-20lb weights at home...
I don't need to lose weight, but I still have a little fat/cellulite to get rid of off my butt.
I'm eating about 1850 calories a day @protein35%, carbs40%, fat25% this is at a 10-15% deficit.
I'm 5'9" 137lbs
Am I on the right track?0 -
Can I have bacon, chocolate milk, ice cream and POPTARTS and still lose weight, burn fat and get ripped eventually?0
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Can I have bacon, chocolate milk, ice cream and POPTARTS and still lose weight, burn fat and get ripped eventually?
Joe!
I can install one of these in your home!
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Can I have bacon, chocolate milk, ice cream and POPTARTS and still lose weight, burn fat and get ripped eventually?
Joe!
I can install one of these in your home!
OMG awesome. Order me 2 please.0 -
Soooo I've been doing weight lifting with a pers traier for 3 months, and added good cardios 2 months ago:
- 3 times a week: 40 min weights + 30 min elliptical
-1 time a week spinning
eat 1700/1800 cals a day, high prot diet. 6 meals a day
No processed foods, heathy
Height" 5'5
Weight: 139
Waist: 29
Hip: 36
And I haven't see ANY changes in weight loss or lost inches... My muscles look really good, but the fat in my floaters I stuck there!!
What am i doing wrong!!!??? I'm desperate
What are you doing wrong?....You're not burning more than you're ingesting. Either decrease the calories a bit, or up the activity a bit. Reevaluate again in another week, and if necessary readjust calories and or activity again till you DO start losing.
According to Fat2Fit calc I should be eating 2000 cals!!! According to MFP too!!
My BMR is 1400... so... how many less cals!???0 -
Hello, OfficialEpic. As I mentioned in an earlier post -- great thread -- I've been reading through and catching up daily since the thread began.
Question for you:
I started with my new way of life at the end of last year, and have made good progress. Now that I've got my weight down enough to enable more intense exercise (now that my knees can handle it! lol), I just started Jillian Michael's "30 Day Shred." My question is: should I aim to do this daily? Or give my muscles time to rest, and do it every other day? So far I have done every other day, with a regular cardio workout (jogging / walking about 6 miles) on the off-days. I feel like I "could" do the Shred every day, but if a resting day between is healthier, I'd like to stick with that. Your thoughts?
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5/16/12
How do you feel about pilates?0 -
Soooo I've been doing weight lifting with a pers traier for 3 months, and added good cardios 2 months ago:
- 3 times a week: 40 min weights + 30 min elliptical
-1 time a week spinning
eat 1700/1800 cals a day, high prot diet. 6 meals a day
No processed foods, heathy
Height" 5'5
Weight: 139
Waist: 29
Hip: 36
And I haven't see ANY changes in weight loss or lost inches... My muscles look really good, but the fat in my floaters I stuck there!!
What am i doing wrong!!!??? I'm desperate
What are you doing wrong?....You're not burning more than you're ingesting. Either decrease the calories a bit, or up the activity a bit. Reevaluate again in another week, and if necessary readjust calories and or activity again till you DO start losing.
According to Fat2Fit calc I should be eating 2000 cals!!! According to MFP too!!
My BMR is 1400... so... how many less cals!???
But once again: YOU'RE NOT LOSING. It's science, but it's not rocket science. You're using a generic calculator to determine YOUR body's UNIQUE needs. They'll give you a general idea, but c'mon!....They're never going to be exact using so few variables. If I went by most calculators, me personally I'd be anorexic in a month....and many of my clients would have gained ten pounds! Too many other factors to consider! Fast metabolism, slow metabolism, body composition, stress levels, starting caloric intake, training program, etc.0 -
Can I have bacon, chocolate milk, ice cream and POPTARTS and still lose weight, burn fat and get ripped eventually?
Lol. Not sure if serious, but if your protein intake was met daily and you were lifting. It is techinically possible given a consistent enough deficit. Remember, it's not what you're eating but HOW MUCH. You don't eat a few poptarts and then wake up fat the next day. Lol, and me personally....Who doesn't love bacon?!
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Soooo I've been doing weight lifting with a pers traier for 3 months, and added good cardios 2 months ago:
- 3 times a week: 40 min weights + 30 min elliptical
-1 time a week spinning
eat 1700/1800 cals a day, high prot diet. 6 meals a day
No processed foods, heathy
Height" 5'5
Weight: 139
Waist: 29
Hip: 36
And I haven't see ANY changes in weight loss or lost inches... My muscles look really good, but the fat in my floaters I stuck there!!
What am i doing wrong!!!??? I'm desperate
What are you doing wrong?....You're not burning more than you're ingesting. Either decrease the calories a bit, or up the activity a bit. Reevaluate again in another week, and if necessary readjust calories and or activity again till you DO start losing.
According to Fat2Fit calc I should be eating 2000 cals!!! According to MFP too!!
My BMR is 1400... so... how many less cals!???
But once again: YOU'RE NOT LOSING. It's science, but it's not rocket science. You're using a generic calculator to determine YOUR body's UNIQUE needs. They'll give you a general idea, but c'mon!....They're never going to be exact using so few variables. If I went by most calculators, me personally I'd be anorexic in a month....and many of my clients would have gained ten pounds! Too many other factors to consider! Fast metabolism, slow metabolism, body composition, stress levels, starting caloric intake, training program, etc.
OK! I'll try with 1500 I guess.... BUT eating back exercise cals or not!??0 -
Can I have bacon, chocolate milk, ice cream and POPTARTS and still lose weight, burn fat and get ripped eventually?
Joe!
I can install one of these in your home!
I'm still waiting for one of the gadgets like in Star Trek where food just materializes on the spot.
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Awesome thread!
Here's my deal, I have 2 young children and I'm only able to work out at home at the moment. I really want add more muscle definition in my legs. Is this possible without a gym!?? I currently run/walk with double jogger on an incline, Jillian Michaels killer buns and thighs, brazillian butt lift, etc....I've been consistenly doing this for 5 weeks. I add weights sometimes, but only have 10-20lb weights at home...
I don't need to lose weight, but I still have a little fat/cellulite to get rid of off my butt.
I'm eating about 1850 calories a day @protein35%, carbs40%, fat25% this is at a 10-15% deficit.
I'm 5'9" 137lbs
Am I on the right track?
Definitely possible....and you look like you're well on your way. A gym would help, but not ultimately necessary.0 -
Hello, OfficialEpic. As I mentioned in an earlier post -- great thread -- I've been reading through and catching up daily since the thread began.
Question for you:
I started with my new way of life at the end of last year, and have made good progress. Now that I've got my weight down enough to enable more intense exercise (now that my knees can handle it! lol), I just started Jillian Michael's "30 Day Shred." My question is: should I aim to do this daily? Or give my muscles time to rest, and do it every other day? So far I have done every other day, with a regular cardio workout (jogging / walking about 6 miles) on the off-days. I feel like I "could" do the Shred every day, but if a resting day between is healthier, I'd like to stick with that. Your thoughts?
Thank you!
From a weight/fatloss standpoint, so long as you're recovering I don't see a problem. Football players use the same muscle everyday.....so do dancers, gymnasts, surfers, ice skaters, etc. They just make sure they're not overtraining though. If you feel great, happy, strong, and refreshed....then have fun with your workout. If you're waking up progressively more sore, weak, not looking forward to your workouts anymore, getting the sniffles, cold joints, etc....then ya might wanna take a few days off yeh.0 -
Hello... I'm turning 44 tomorrow and been changing my lifestyle about 2 months ago. I've lost 7lbs in that amount of time. It feels RIDICULOUSLY slow. A lot of my MFP friends told me to up my calorie intake, so I did. I've gotten way too many mixed signals and adive on here. I'm 5'9", 260 lbs. Ive been doing about 30-45 minutes of cardio about 5 times a week. Just started using weights about 2 weeks ago (Not quite sure what Im doing yet) Mon-Wed-Fri. I currently have my calorie intake at 1750 (I had it at 1350 before)0
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5/16/12
How do you feel about pilates?
I prefer yoga, but it's all good. 0 -
Soooo I've been doing weight lifting with a pers traier for 3 months, and added good cardios 2 months ago:
- 3 times a week: 40 min weights + 30 min elliptical
-1 time a week spinning
eat 1700/1800 cals a day, high prot diet. 6 meals a day
No processed foods, heathy
Height" 5'5
Weight: 139
Waist: 29
Hip: 36
And I haven't see ANY changes in weight loss or lost inches... My muscles look really good, but the fat in my floaters I stuck there!!
What am i doing wrong!!!??? I'm desperate
What are you doing wrong?....You're not burning more than you're ingesting. Either decrease the calories a bit, or up the activity a bit. Reevaluate again in another week, and if necessary readjust calories and or activity again till you DO start losing.
According to Fat2Fit calc I should be eating 2000 cals!!! According to MFP too!!
My BMR is 1400... so... how many less cals!???
But once again: YOU'RE NOT LOSING. It's science, but it's not rocket science. You're using a generic calculator to determine YOUR body's UNIQUE needs. They'll give you a general idea, but c'mon!....They're never going to be exact using so few variables. If I went by most calculators, me personally I'd be anorexic in a month....and many of my clients would have gained ten pounds! Too many other factors to consider! Fast metabolism, slow metabolism, body composition, stress levels, starting caloric intake, training program, etc.
OK! I'll try with 1500 I guess.... BUT eating back exercise cals or not!??
1,500 STAT keeping to your same exercise regimen.0
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